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Amidst stretches of mountains and humid weather lies a town known for its football ri- valries and southern hospitality. Although sepa- rated by nearly 600 miles, the town of Birming- ham, Alabama, continuously supports MacDill Air Force Base, providing rapid global mobility and sustainment for America’s armed forces by flying and maintaining KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. Located deep in the south, the 99th Air Re- fueling is a geographically separated unit stationed at Sumpter Smith Air Nation- al Guard Base, in Birmingham, Alabama, but functions administratively under the 6th Air Mobility Wing. “Just like our fellow Airmen at MacDill, the Black Knights of the 99th support AMC priori- ties through deployments in support of wartime operations, participation in joint and inter-ser- vice exercises, and through the daily air refuel- ing we provide to military aircraft all over the 7OV[VI`(PYTHUZ[*SHZZ*HSLI5\ULa southeast,” said Lt. Col. Aaron Torczynski, com- mander of the 99th ARS. “Like all other Airmen (PYTLUMYVT[OL [O(PY9LM\LSPUN:X\HKYVU^HSRH^H`MYVTH2*:[YH[VU[HURLYHPYJYHM[ in the global mobility business, we train and HM[LYWLYMVYTPUNTHPU[LUHUJLH[:\TW[LY:TP[O(PY5H[PVUHS.\HYK)HZLPU)PYTPUNOHT(SH IHTH(\N ;OL [O(9:PZHNLVNYHWOPJHSS`ZLWHYH[LK\UP[[OH[M\UJ[PVUZHKTPUPZ[YH[P]LS` See BLACK KNIGHTS, Page 14 \UKLY[OL[O(PY4VIPSP[`>PUN

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. — One thing Airmen worry about when they deploy is the well-being of their family, especially children who may have a hard time coping with the challenges that come with a parent’s deploy- ment. The impact of deployment on children is a key component of Airmen readiness. Knowing their family is well helps Airmen focus on the mission. “I think a child’s well-being is directly related to readiness,” said Lt. Col. Eric Flake, program director of developmental pediatrics at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. “If the child is not doing well, it can be a sig- nificant impediment to an Airman’s readiness.” According to Flake, most military children are resilient and can adjust to the changes that come when a parent deploys, but some children face challenges. Lt. Col. Eric Oglesbee, education and developmental interven- tion services clinic flight commander at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, Eng- 7OV[VI`(PYTHU,\NLUL6SP]LY land, agrees. “Generally speaking, deployment alone does not significantly upset the 3[*VS*YHPN4VYHZO-PNO[LY:X\HKYVUJVTTHUKLYWYLWHYLZ[V child,” said Oglesbee. “However, it could worsen any pre-existing issues the O\NOPZJOPSKYLUHM[LYYL[\YUPUNMYVTHKLWSV`TLU[1HUH[4VVK` child may have.” (PY-VYJL)HZL.H;OL^LSSILPUNVMJOPSKYLUPZWHYHTV\U[[V(PYTLU YLHKPULZZMVYKLWSV`TLU[>OPSLTVZ[JOPSKYLUHYLYLZPSPLU[HUKJHU Deployment can add stressors to children with a higher risk of develop- OHUKSL[OLJOHUNLZ[OH[JVTL^OLUHWHYLU[KLWSV`ZZVTLJOPSKYLU See KIDS, Page 14 MHJLJOHSSLUNLZ

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The 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron hosted its first ever AES Rodeo Sept.. 9 at MacDill Air Force Base. The AES Rodeo is a friendly competition within the squadron meant to showcase members’ skill sets and ability to perform their duties while building morale and interpersonal relationships. “This event was great! I thought it was not only fun but a great ex- ample of what we can expect when we deploy,” said 1st Lt. Marc Hogan, 45th AES health services administrator. “The crews were able to develop chemistry with one another and hone our skills.” Participants were split into three teams to perform different tasks, from setting up the medical stations in the C-130, to strapping and load- ing patients onto the aircraft, all to be completed in a calm and efficient manner. Each station trains Airmen on the use and misuse of given skill sets with hands-on application and scenario-driven exercises. During the exercise a team of evaluators were in charge of keeping track of time and ensuring that the participants were performing their jobs correctly. “What we were looking for from our Airmen was ensuring that they can go through the full process of ensuring the aircraft are ready, and then 7OV[VI`:[HMM:N[?H]PLY3VJRSL` securing the patients,” said Capt. Carl Sidney, 45th AES health services 4LTILYZVM[OL[O(LYVTLKPJHS,]HJ\H[PVU:X\HKYVUNH[OLYPUH administrator. “It was great to see how they completed all of their tasks in O\KKSLILMVYL[OL(,:9VKLVH[4HJ+PSS(PY-VYJL)HZL:LW[ ;OL a timely matter. [O(,:OLSKP[ZMPYZ[9VKLVV]LY[OL:LW[LTILY

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The 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron paid homage to fallen Tech. Sgt. John Chapman, the first Airman to receive a Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. “We wanted to honor Tech. Sgt. Chapman for his selfless sacrifice to our country and his Brothers in Arms,” said Palmisano. “Under- standing the heroic and selfless acts he did that day on Takur Ghar will inspire us all for the rest of our lives. “Our push-up memorial this morning for our fallen brother was to ground us in the reality of our service and commitment to our mission.” Chapman, a combat controller for the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, became the 19th Air- 7OV[VI`:[HMM:N[?H]PLY3VJRSL` man to receive a Medal of Honor, the nation’s 4LTILYZVM[OL[O(LYVTLKPJHS,]HJ\H[PVU:X\HKYVUZ[HUKPUMVYTH[PVUH[4HJ+PSS(PY-VYJL highest award for valor, since the Air Force was )HZLVU:LW[ ;OLZX\HKYVUWHPKOVTHNL[VMHSSLU;LJO:N[1VOU*OHWTHU[OLMPYZ[(PYTHU[V See HOMAGE, Page 12 YLJLP]LH4LKHSVM/VUVYZPUJL[OL=PL[UHT>HY

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KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew missions into Hurricane Florence over the Atlantic Ocean and Hurricane Olivia over the Pacific Ocean this week. The 53rd WRS is the only Defense Department unit that flies reconnaissance missions into severe tropical weather during the hurricane season, June 1 through Nov. 30, to gather data for the National Hurricane Center to improve the center’s forecasts and storm warnings. The Hurricane Hunters’ first mission into Florence was Monday, and they began flying into Olivia Sept. 9, said Maj. Jeremy DeHart, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Aerial Reconnaissance Weather Officer. The Hurricane Hunters departed Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 9 to operate out of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, Savannah, Georgia, for Florence re- connaissance. Florence became a hurricane Sept. 9. The Hurricane Hunters arrived at Kalaeloa Airport, Ha- waii, Saturday and will continue missions into Hurricane Olivia as long as the system remains a threat to the Hawai- ian Islands, said DeHart. Olivia is expected to affect the islands by Tuesday, according to the Central Pacific Hur- ricane Center. The Pacific and Atlantic Oceans are data sparse environ- ments due to the lack of radar and weather balloons in those areas and satellite data can be incomplete, so the data the Hurricane Hunters provide is vital, potentially saving lives and property, said DeHart. During a hurricane, crews fly

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12 Š WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM Š Thursday, September 20, 2018 Š MACDILL THUNDERBOLT /<990*(5,: -YVT7HNL through the storms at 5,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level, flying through the eye of a storm four to six times to locate the low-pressure center and circulation. During each pass through the center, they release a dropsonde, which collects weather data such as surface winds and pressure on its de- scent to the ocean surface. This information is sent to NHC by satellite communication every 10 minutes. Providing this data to the NHC kept the squadron busy last week, but it’s not unusual for the squadron to fly mul- tiple storms at the same time, said Dehart. The squadron’s area of operations is vast, extending from the middle of the Atlantic to just past the Hawaiian Islands, and through an inter-agency agreement, tropical weather reconnaissance is governed by the National Hurricane Operations Plan. This plan requires the squadron to support 24-hour-a-day con- tinuous operations, with the ability to fly up to three storms simultaneously with response times of 16 hours. Last year was the 10th busiest season on record, and the squadron flew Hurricanes Katia, Jose, and Irma simultane- ously. This month looks to be a busy one as well for the Hur- ricane Hunters. There are two other storms behind Flor- ence. According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Depression Nine became Tropical Storm Isaac Saturday afternoon in the Atlantic and may become a hurricane on Monday. Following Isaac, is Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to become a hurricane later today.

MACDILL THUNDERBOLT Š Thursday, September 20, 2018 Š WWW.MACDILLTHUNDERBOLT.COM Š 13 )3(*2250./;: -YVT7HNL maintain readiness to accomplish the mission at a moment’s notice.” The squadron is comprised of 127 active duty Airmen and one civilian employee. Being geographically separated means the squadron functions as a small wing with 60 percent of the Airmen working in maintenance, 20 percent in operations and 20 percent in mission support areas. “For development, readiness, training, and funding, we are supported by the leadership at MacDill,” Torczynski said. “However, for day-to-day operations, the 99th works with our Alabama broth- ers and sisters as part of the 117th Air Refueling Wing.” This unique partnership began in October 2009, as part of the Air Force’s Total Force Integration initiative, which aims to improve the Air Force’s ability to accomplish its mission through the sharing of crews, air- craft and other resources. “We are one of a small number of Total Force squadrons that lives and works on an Air National Guard Base,” Torczynski said. “One thing we bring to the Air Guard unit is a diversity of backgrounds, fresh experi- ences and new ways of solving problems. “On the other hand, our Air Guard teammates bring a depth of knowl- edge and continuity.” 7OV[VI`(PYTHUZ[*SHZZ*HSLI5\ULa Although being geographically separated presents challenges, these are mitigated by the active duty and guard components working together (PYTLU MYVT [OL [O (PY 9LM\LSPUN :X\HKYVU JVUNYLNH[L K\YPUN H toward accomplishing a singular mission. IHZL [V\Y VM :\TW[LY :TP[O (PY 5H[PVUHS .\HYK )HZL )PYTPUNOHT “Close coordination and tireless support from the 6th Operations (SHIHTH (\N   ;OL [O (PY 9LM\LSPUN :X\HKYVU PZ H NLVNYHWOPJHSS` Group and their leadership, along with the terrific support we get from ZLWHYH[LK \UP[ [OH[ M\UJ[PVUZ HKTPUPZ[YH[P]LS` \UKLY VM [OL [O (PY the 117th wing here in Birmingham, is essential in ensuring the Black 4VIPSP[`>PUN Knights have the resources they need to effectively and efficiently accom- plish the mission,” Torczynski said. “Working side by side with our National Guard brothers and sisters This partnership is possible because of the collective commitment to allows us to expand our mission capabilities through a common vision,” transcend status or component and continuously improve how the mis- said Col. Stephen Snelson, commander of the 6th Air Mobility Wing. “We sion is accomplished. are one Air Force.”

20+: -YVT7HNL mental disorders or issues. This can lead to behavioral problems or addi- to the mission.” tional medical problems. Families can also find resources within their community to help them “Deployment can be very displacing for a child especially when the child during a deployment. Military children also have access to additional sup- has to move due to a parent’s deployment,” said Oglesbee. “This tends to port if they are struggling to cope with a parent’s deployment. happen with single-parent households, particularly those families who are “In the DoD Education Activity schools, they have deployed kids clubs, overseas. The move combined with giving up your parent can be stressful which are run by school counselors,” said Oglesbee. “These school counsel- and undermine an essential sense of security that children need. The ef- ors tend to be very sensitive to the issue of deployment and they want to fects of deployment are further compounded if the child has specific mental support children whose parents have deployed.” health needs or a disability.” Counseling sessions can also be helpful for families that need support. The psychological impact of deployment on a child can show up in their Air Force mental health providers know the difficulties families face during academic performance. According to Oglesbee, children may act up in deployment and are effective in talking about those difficulties. school, engage in disruptive behavior, or get into conflicts. Flake breaks “Some families are reluctant to get help because of the stigma attached down the impact of deployment by age group. to seeing a mental health professional,” said Oglesbee. “But really, it is “Younger children demonstrate frustration non-verbally through things more like a mediated conversation with a professional who has the right like stomach aches, headaches, or they will have more reactive behaviors,” vocabulary and is sensitive to the issues surrounding deployment. This is said Flake. “As children get older, they start to verbalize their frustration especially important since many children do not have the expressive lan- and discomfort, or engage in behaviors that are atypical for the child. Ado- guage to clearly articulate what is going on with them.” lescents can either become withdrawn or can engage in more high-risk In addition to these services, the Air Force is actively engaged in re- behaviors.” search to improve the ways they can identify families who may be strug- As Flake explains, it is not always easy to pin down if a child’s distress is gling and provide them with support in a more timely fashion. due to the deployment or other stressors in his or her life. In those times, it “We use general screeners to identify general levels of stress in the fami- is important for families to seek help. In the Air Force and across the DoD, lies,” said Flake. “What we have found is that providing good, stable child- military children and families have access to several forms of support. care as well as educational experiences for the child are very helpful during “One of the best things the Air Force has done is the focus on resilience of deployment. the child and the family,” said Flake. “It is important we are able to recog- “We want to provide meaningful support so Airmen can feel confident nize what resiliency looks like, and celebrate families and their importance that their children and families are taken care of.”

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)ULGD\ Dueling Piano Show Two Grand Pianos & Two Great Pi- anists Keep the Music and Comedy Going All Night Long. Boomers bar open: 3-10 p.m. Serving bar menu and drink specials. Italian dinner buffet: 5-7 p.m. $16.99. Free show: 7-10 p.m. For more information call 512-8441. *18 yrs and older*

6XQGD\ Base Theater Free movie: “Incredibles 2” (PG). Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Movie starts at 2 p.m. Overflow parking available in the SOCOM parking garage.

7XHVGD\ Military & Family Readiness Center MCE Military Parent 101 Focus Group from 10-11 a.m. in the An- nex (Bldg 38). The MacDill par- ,PPHUVLRQGD\ ents focus group provides an op- <:(PY-VYJL*VS:[LWOLU:ULSZVU[O(PY4VIPSP[`>PUN(4>JVTTHUKLY":\ZHU/HYWLY*HUHKPHU portunity for parents of school age *VUZ\S.LULYHS"HUK*OPLM4HZ[LY:N[:HYHO:WHYRZ[O(4>JVTTHUKJOPLMWH\ZLMVYHWOV[VH[4HJ children to network together and +PSS(PY-VYJL)HZL:LW[/HYWLYPZZ[H[PVULKH[<::V\[OLYU*VTTHUKYLWYLZLU[PUN*HUHKHHUK share helpful strategies to inbound [VVR[OLKH`[VPTTLYZLPU[OLPUZ[HSSH[PVU»ZOVZ[^PUN military parents and students. Call 828-0145. $)"1&-4$)&%6-& 3URWHVWDQWVHUYLFH 7KXUVGD\ 6XQGD\DP)DP&DPS %OGJ5DFFRRQ&UHHN  &DWKROLF0DVV Military & Family Readiness Center EFMP Parent Connect from 12-1 6DWXUGD\  SP0DVV 3URWHVWDQW:RUVKLSDP p.m. at the Annex (Bldg. 38) or 6XQGD\DP0DVV 6:30-7:30 p.m. Brandon Clinic 0RQGD\7KXUVGD\SP EFMP Connect is a parent-led net- ,VODPLFVHUYLFH %OHVVHG6DFUDPHQW5RRP working group to discuss upcoming )ULGD\SPSP3UD\HU events and share resources. Call For all other faith groups or for any questions, please contact the Chapel by visiting 828-0145. http://www.macdill.af.mil/macdillchapel or calling 828-3621

Base Theater Free movie: “Hotel Artemis: (R). Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Movie starts at 7 p.m.

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